Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingPaule Pachter, CEO, Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank talks about hunger, food insecurity, food banking, and the root causes impacting nearly 400,000 people and communities on Long Island.
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Episodes
The Legislative Sessions Episode 1: NYS Assemblyman Charles Lavine
April 07, 2023 12:29 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBNYS Assemblyman Charles Lavine join Paule Pachter, President & CEO, and Michael Haynes, Vice President for Government Affairs and Advocacy to discuss happenings in Albany including, a discussion about the NYS budget.
Episode 17: Hope for the Homeless
March 28, 2023 18:52 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBEach month, Long Island Cares provides emergency food to nearly 900 homeless people living on the streets and in the elements. John McKeon, our homeless outreach coordinator discusses our Hope for the Homeless mobile outreach program and the challenges we encounter while trying to help our "un-housed neighbors" keep safe.
Episode 16: Hope for the Homeless
March 28, 2023 18:52 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBEach month, Long Island Cares provides emergency food to nearly 900 homeless people living on the streets and in the elements. John McKeon, our homeless outreach coordinator discusses our Hope for the Homeless mobile outreach program and the challenges we encounter while trying to help our "un-housed neighbors" keep safe.
Episode 16: Equitable Food Acces
March 23, 2023 18:43 - 23 minutes - 42.1 MBDr. Jessica Rosati, Vice President for Programs and Ana Penavic, Research Assistant discuss Long Island Cares' new publication entitled, "Equitable Food Access: An assessment of racial and cultural food barriers on Long Island," and focus on what our organization is doing to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Episode 15: Equitable Food Acces
March 23, 2023 18:43 - 23 minutes - 42.1 MBDr. Jessica Rosati, Vice President for Programs and Ana Penavic, Research Assistant discuss Long Island Cares' new publication entitled, "Equitable Food Access: An assessment of racial and cultural food barriers on Long Island," and focus on what our organization is doing to increase diversity, equity and inclusion.
Episode 15: Disaster Preparedness
March 23, 2023 18:10 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBLisa M. Owens, Program Manager for Long Island Cares discusses the role of the regional food bank in responding to emergencies such as Superstorm Sandy, COVID-19, and climate change. We also take a look inside Long Island Cares' disaster plan which if updated annually as new challenges impact our organization and the communities we serve.
Episode 14: Disaster Preparedness
March 23, 2023 18:10 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBLisa M. Owens, Program Manager for Long Island Cares discusses the role of the regional food bank in responding to emergencies such as Superstorm Sandy, COVID-19, and climate change. We also take a look inside Long Island Cares' disaster plan which if updated annually as new challenges impact our organization and the communities we serve.
Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | 2023 Legislative Agenda
March 23, 2023 17:32 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBLong Island Cares' Paule Pachter, CEO, and Michael Haynes, Vice President for Government Relations & Advocacy, discuss 2023 Legislative Priorities, including the potential passage of the Farm Bill and our hope that it is fair, responsive and helps strengthen The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). They also discuss the upcoming cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its devastating effect on our communities.
Breaking Bread at Long Island Cares | 2023 Legislative Agenda with Michael Haynes, VP Government Relations
March 23, 2023 17:32 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBLong Island Cares' Paule Pachter, CEO, and Michael Haynes, Vice President for Government Relations & Advocacy, discuss 2023 Legislative Priorities, including the potential passage of the Farm Bill and our hope that it is fair, responsive and helps strengthen The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). They also discuss the upcoming cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its devastating effect on our communities.
Episode 13: Inside a Kosher Food Pantry
November 08, 2022 19:09 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBRivka Halpern, LCSW, Director of the Rena Skolnick Food Pantry, a part of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst talks about food insecurity within the Jewish and Kosher communities.
Episode 14: Inside a Kosher Food Pantry
November 08, 2022 19:09 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBRivka Halpern, LCSW, Director of the Rena Skolnick Food Pantry, a part of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst talks about food insecurity within the Jewish and Kosher communities.
Episode 13: Why We Volunteer - Adopt-A-Family
November 01, 2022 16:30 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MBLong Island Cares' volunteers Maresa Hoheb and Karin Spencer discuss the rewards of volunteering with our Adopt-A-Family holiday meals program. Both retired professionals, they discuss the importance of helping our neighbors in need and the many rewarding experiences they've had at the regional food bank.
Episode 12: Why We Volunteer - Adopt-A-Family
November 01, 2022 16:30 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MBLong Island Cares' volunteers Maresa Hoheb and Karin Spencer discuss the rewards of volunteering with our Adopt-A-Family holiday meals program. Both retired professionals, they discuss the importance of helping our neighbors in need and the many rewarding experiences they've had at the regional food bank.
Episode 11: Younger Voices Talk About Hunger
October 25, 2022 17:42 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBCarlos Jennings a Radio and Television Production student at Suffolk County Community College joins me for a discussion about the younger generations' opinions and feelings related to hunger and food insecurity in suburbia. A candid conversation about poverty, services and advocacy.
Episode 12: Younger Voices Talk About Hunger
October 25, 2022 17:42 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBCarlos Jennings a Radio and Television Production student at Suffolk County Community College joins me for a discussion about the younger generations' opinions and feelings related to hunger and food insecurity in suburbia. A candid conversation about poverty, services and advocacy.
Episode 11: Career Opportunities through Long Island Cares
October 18, 2022 16:26 - 17 minutes - 32 MBLisa M. Owens, Program Manager at Long Island Cares, discusses our New Paths to Achievement program and addresses the importance of work for people struggling with food insecurity.
Episode 10: Legislative Priorities with NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean- Pierre
October 04, 2022 12:36 - 26 minutes - 47.7 MBNew York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean Pierre discusses the important issues of the day from Long Island to Albany with an emphasis on human service issues.
The Legislative Sessions Episode 1: Legislative Priorities with NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean- Pierre
October 04, 2022 12:36 - 26 minutes - 47.7 MBNew York State Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean Pierre discusses the important issues of the day from Long Island to Albany with an emphasis on human service issues.
Episode 9: JSY (Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables)
September 27, 2022 12:46 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBLaura Simmons, JSY Coordinator, discusses our JSY Program aimed at helping people making good choices to improve their diet and health.
Episode 8: Volunteering
September 19, 2022 16:09 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBNancy Guarino, Volunteer Coordinator at Long Island Cares discusses opportunities for students, groups and local corporations to join in the fight against hunger on Long Island.
Volunteering
September 19, 2022 16:09 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBNancy Guarino, Volunteer Coordinator at Long Island Cares discusses opportunities for students, groups and local corporations to join in the fight against hunger on Long Island.
Episode 7: A Closer Look into long Island Cares' Programs
September 06, 2022 01:56 - 17 minutes - 32 MBDr. Jessica Rosati, Chief Programs Officer discusses Long Island Cares Summer Food Service, Hope for the Homeless, and Children's Breakfast Food Truck programs that assist children and families in need.
Episode 6: Action Research Project and Cultural Diversity
August 29, 2022 15:55 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBAction Research Project. Ana Penavich, Research Assistant at Long Island Cares discusses an innovative approach to reaching out and serving a growing population of diverse Long Islanders in need of food assistance.
Episode 5: Food Drives & Community Events
August 22, 2022 20:21 - 16 minutes - 31 MBBilly Gonyou, Food Drive & Community Events Manager discusses the importance of donating food and other products to support your regional food bank.
Episode 4: The Need to Fundraise and Cultivating Donors
August 15, 2022 18:16 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBKatherine Fritz, Chief Development & Communications Officer discusses the importance of fundraising to support the work of nonprofit, charitable organizations like Long Island Cares.
Episode 3: White House Conference on Hunger, Health and Nutrition
August 08, 2022 16:06 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MBMichael Haynes, Chief Government Affairs Officer and Alex Arso, Manager for Government Affairs and Veterans Services at Long Island Cares discuss plans for the upcoming White House Conference scheduled for September 2022.
Hunger During the Holidays
January 19, 2022 21:45 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBLong Island Cares' CEO Paule Pachter describes the work of the regional food bank to feed the 218,000 Long Islanders who struggle with hunger and food insecurity especially during the Winter holidays.
Episode 2: Hunger During the Holidays
January 19, 2022 21:45 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBLong Island Cares' CEO Paule Pachter describes the work of the regional food bank to feed the 218,000 Long Islanders who struggle with hunger and food insecurity especially during the Winter holidays.
Episode One: Hunger on Long Island
November 02, 2021 20:59 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWe introduce you to the work of Long Island Cares, Inc., the regional food bank founded by the late singer, songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin.
Episode 1: Hunger on Long Island
November 02, 2021 20:59 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWe introduce you to the work of Long Island Cares, Inc., the regional food bank founded by the late singer, songwriter and social activist Harry Chapin.